ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs ZTE Flash (N9500)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs ZTE Flash phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:12 PM

Compare ZTE Flash X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points ZTE Flash (N9500) Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Flash (N9500)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	18 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2000 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)17% Lighter
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+326 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1MP200% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Flash (N9500)
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	Sprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for Sprint
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	USA
Brand	ZTE	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2014	11/1/2012
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • DLNA • WiFi dual-band Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	ZTE Flash (N9500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered